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HID Install on P1 Package
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Don't really drive that much at night, but did notice my halogen lights didn't work as well as on previous cars.
Took it in for "A" service and had them adjust the beams. Advisor said they were at lowest level and they adjusted them to highest level.
Might be something those who stick with halogens can consider.
Took it in for "A" service and had them adjust the beams. Advisor said they were at lowest level and they adjusted them to highest level.
Might be something those who stick with halogens can consider.
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I think question is are they self leveling meaning are there motors that constantly re-aim the lights depending on the pitch of the car based on vehicle load, braking, accelerating potholes, etc. Because of the higher intensity and brightness of HID's - almost all mfr's that I know of (although my mdx being an exception) incorporate a system like this to help keep from flash blinding other drivers. On P2 cars, the lights move themselves up and down to counter pitch movement as well as left and right for turns. I'd also be curious if they are bi-xenon (xenon for low and hi beam)
All this aside - congrats on getting this done. Prices seems really reasonable for what you got.
All this aside - congrats on getting this done. Prices seems really reasonable for what you got.
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Got the conversion done today with the 6000 HID conversion (no resistors or capacitors), they look great in the garage (will try them out tonight), also did the inside parking lights so everything matches (they are a little trickier to fake out the computer so you don't have to use resistors/capacitors). $350 to do the HID, Sylvania Ultra Brights (in the brights) and parking lights, would have been $299 with the inside parking lights (BTW not sure I would have caught this if it wasn't for KA's comments in another thread, thanks KA), sorry no pictures.
BTW as Philly mentioned back in this thread I wouldn't recommend doing these yourself, the shop said a lot of guys come in after they screwed it up for help and it costs them a lot more than just having it done.
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Philly at least you won it in 2008!
BTW as Philly mentioned back in this thread I wouldn't recommend doing these yourself, the shop said a lot of guys come in after they screwed it up for help and it costs them a lot more than just having it done.
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Philly at least you won it in 2008!
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Congratulations FTB.
Woo-woo...
The lights are going to be so bright you will need to...
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Woo-woo...The lights are going to be so bright you will need to...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2gM7...eature=related
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Someone recommended a company called Luxury Details in Framingham, MA. They quoted me $250 installed - or $300 if a light out cancelling harness is needed.
Can someone tell me the questions I should ask to make sure I am getting the best HID retrofit for my car? The price sounds too low so red flags are going up in my mind.
Thanks for helping.
Can someone tell me the questions I should ask to make sure I am getting the best HID retrofit for my car? The price sounds too low so red flags are going up in my mind.
Thanks for helping.
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also did the inside parking lights so everything matches (they are a little trickier to fake out the computer so you don't have to use resistors/capacitors). $350 to do the HID, Sylvania Ultra Brights (in the brights) and parking lights, would have been $299 with the inside parking lights !
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If you look at the P1 inside (inner eye) parking lights, they use regular bulbs. If you look at the P2 HID cars inner parking lights, you'll see this cool shiny "disco ball" looking projector thing. I think that's what he means. It looks a lot cooler, and of course, projects a much more intense and bright light.
O/T, but I was studying the differences between the P2 lights and the P1 lights. Not only does P2 HID's go further than simply dual HID's and projector HID inner parking lights (as well as the adaptive high beam, and turn lights), but the whole structure is different in design. I noticed some extra lights in there (might have been the turn-by-turn bulbs, and one thing I haven't heard anyone bring up is how the P1 cars use a standard orange bulb for the turn signal, while the P2 lights use multiple orange LED's as the signals. I know some of you are making the best of what you're working with, but to new buyers/shoppers, the P2 lights are really a great value.
O/T, but I was studying the differences between the P2 lights and the P1 lights. Not only does P2 HID's go further than simply dual HID's and projector HID inner parking lights (as well as the adaptive high beam, and turn lights), but the whole structure is different in design. I noticed some extra lights in there (might have been the turn-by-turn bulbs, and one thing I haven't heard anyone bring up is how the P1 cars use a standard orange bulb for the turn signal, while the P2 lights use multiple orange LED's as the signals. I know some of you are making the best of what you're working with, but to new buyers/shoppers, the P2 lights are really a great value.
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If you look at the P1 inside (inner eye) parking lights, they use regular bulbs. If you look at the P2 HID cars inner parking lights, you'll see this cool shiny "disco ball" looking projector thing. I think that's what he means. It looks a lot cooler, and of course, projects a much more intense and bright light.
O/T, but I was studying the differences between the P2 lights and the P1 lights. Not only does P2 HID's go further than simply dual HID's and projector HID inner parking lights (as well as the adaptive high beam, and turn lights), but the whole structure is different in design. I noticed some extra lights in there (might have been the turn-by-turn bulbs, and one thing I haven't heard anyone bring up is how the P1 cars use a standard orange bulb for the turn signal, while the P2 lights use multiple orange LED's as the signals. I know some of you are making the best of what you're working with, but to new buyers/shoppers, the P2 lights are really a great value.
O/T, but I was studying the differences between the P2 lights and the P1 lights. Not only does P2 HID's go further than simply dual HID's and projector HID inner parking lights (as well as the adaptive high beam, and turn lights), but the whole structure is different in design. I noticed some extra lights in there (might have been the turn-by-turn bulbs, and one thing I haven't heard anyone bring up is how the P1 cars use a standard orange bulb for the turn signal, while the P2 lights use multiple orange LED's as the signals. I know some of you are making the best of what you're working with, but to new buyers/shoppers, the P2 lights are really a great value.
. P2 is the way to go if you have the option.FTB.
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I went to the movies tonight and I parked in the back of the parking lot. Walking towards the car I decided to unlock the car from a distance... Hoooooly Crap! Those blinkers are super bright. They lit up the whole parking lot and they almost hurt my eyes when looking at them.
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Well...I got my HID Xenon's installed today in NJ (Lightwerkz). They did a great job. The installers Jay and Julian were real pros and took good care of my car and really knew what they were doing. They had to add 2 capaciters to eliminate flickering, but I had no error codes or faults. I'm very, very happy with the outcome. Nice bright, focused white light that now matches the color temp. of my LED'S. Superior output to the OEM halogin. If you can order P2...Go for it. If you have a P1 and regret not having xenon's...go after-market HID.
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Hey MCF, I have the 2010 E350 with P1...is there a way to completely turn off the round halogen DRL's at night and just have the headlights and folg lights on?
BTW...I changed out my halogen fog light bulbs to Sylvania Sivlerstar bulbs and they are much whiter and brighter. Aa lot more like Xenon color. Looking to change out my low beams to HID using a conversion kit like BPhillyBenz did.
BTW...I changed out my halogen fog light bulbs to Sylvania Sivlerstar bulbs and they are much whiter and brighter. Aa lot more like Xenon color. Looking to change out my low beams to HID using a conversion kit like BPhillyBenz did.
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FTB...so you did a HID conversion? If so, do you prefer the 6000K versus the 4300 or 5000? Also, I need to make my parking lights brighter...what Sylvania bulb did you use. I have a '10 E350 with the P1 package so I just have the small W5WB bulb as the parking light and it's a nasty yellowish color. Please let me know what bulbs (part #;s) you used.
Thanks!
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FTB...so you did a HID conversion? If so, do you prefer the 6000K versus the 4300 or 5000? Also, I need to make my parking lights brighter...what Sylvania bulb did you use. I have a '10 E350 with the P1 package so I just have the small W5WB bulb as the parking light and it's a nasty yellowish color. Please let me know what bulbs (part #;s) you used.
Thanks!
Thanks!
- Unless you know your way around these cars I recommend you find someone competent to do the work
- I used the 6000's, to me they are more white than blue (inserted that comment for KA he thinks they are too blue) and I drive on a lot of back country roads and I like the bright setup.
- I swapped out my brights with Silvania H7 the brightest they had (thanks to Philly for his recommendation earlier in this thread), I will keep looking for something whiter, I'm sure I will find them
- I swapped the parking lights (these are next to the headlights) with 194 bulbs (194 is a make of bulb), this is where you will need some help, if you just put the 194 LED's in you have to trick the computer out or you will get error lights. But you almost have to do this or you'll be mixing halogens and HID's.
- I have the hockey LED's, so on the round DRL's you can probably use the 194's but your going to have get some help.
- If you want to go all the way you have to do the turn signals which I haven't done yet.
Good luck, get some help (again thanks to Philly for highlighting how difficult he thought it was prior to my starting the project).
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Awesome, thats very helpful. Curious, is there a particluar brand of bulb for the 194...and is that an LED replacement to the OEM (W5WB) halogen bulb? And what did you have to do to trick the computer? I know a lot of the LED's are "error-free".
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